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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

At the invitation of the German Greens, I took part in the strategic seminar of Die Grünen leadership in Berlin, speaking on European sovereignty and competitiveness 🇪🇺 To face the shock of empires: unity and resistance.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Under pressure. We have fought for our 🇪🇺 digital safety laws. Some want to unravel them. We must not give in. Op-ed @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

« Comment en est-on arrivé là ? » Une question. Dix réponses. Et un livre, à paraître le 23 octobre 😉

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Excellente visite chez ArianeGroup, acteur-clé de notre autonomie 🇫🇷 & 🇪🇺 - Accès à l’#espace avec Ariane 6 - Dissuasion #nucléaire avec missiles M51 - Planeurs #hypersoniques - Constellation souveraine et #sécurisée avec Iris2 Bravo au Président Martin Sion & ses équipes🚀

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 19/07/2024

Bâtir des #coalitions est un prérequis dans nos démocraties. Au niveau 🇪🇺, conservateurs, centristes — avec Renew — & sociaux-démocrates ont su s’accorder pour confirmer à la tête de la Commission U. von der Leyen, que je félicite chaleureusement. Au travail, tous ensemble, pour une UE plus forte

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

Strengthening ties with our partners Down Under! 🇪🇺🇦🇺 As part of the EU #CriticalRawMaterials Act, signing today — together with Valdis Dombrovskis — a strategic Partnership on Sustainable Critical & Strategic Minerals with #Australia. Important news for our EU strategic autonomy!

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 30/04/2024

Today we open cases against #Meta for suspected breach of #DSA obligations to protect integrity of elections: ▪️Inadequate ad moderation exploited for foreign interference & scams ▪️Inadequate data access to monitor elections ▪️Non-compliant tool for flagging illegal content

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

Our children are not guinea pigs for social media. I take note of TikTok’s decision to suspend the #TikTokLite “Reward Program” in the EU. The cases against TikTok on the risk of addictiveness of the platform continue. #DSA ensures the safety of our 🇪🇺 online space. x.com/TikTokPolicy...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 22/04/2024

🚨We suspect #TikTokLite feature to be toxic & addictive, in particular for children. Unless TikTok provides compelling proof of safety —which it failed to do until now—we stand ready to trigger #DSA interim measures including the #suspension of the TikTokLite "reward programme".

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

Is social media "lite" as addictive and toxic as cigarettes "light"? We have just sent a request for information regarding the launch of #TikTokLite. We will spare no effort to protect minors under the #DSA.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

The #DMA has been in place for 18 days and we’ve witnessed more change from Big Tech than in the past 10 years. But we want to make sure everything is done by the book 🇪🇺 Opening cases today against: 🔹Alphabet 🔹Apple 🔹Meta ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

#DSA now running at full speed — today: 🔹Investigation into #AliExpress on countering illegal products circulation Request for information: 🔹 #LinkedIn on targeted advertising 🔹 8 v. large platforms on risks posed by #GenerativeAI Enforcement teams fully mobilised 🇪🇺

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 13/03/2024

🇪🇺 Democracy: 2⃣ | Lobby: 0️⃣ I welcome the overwhelming support from European Parliament for our #MediaFreedomAct An important step to protect our information space & fight #disinformation. It will strengthen #independent media as vigilant guardians of our democratic values.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 13/03/2024

🇪🇺 Democracy: 1️⃣ | Lobby: 0️⃣ I welcome the overwhelming support from European Parliament for our #AIAct —the world's 1st comprehensive, binding rules for trusted AI. Europe is NOW a global standard-setter in AI. We are regulating as little as possible — but as much as needed!

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

Together with EUCO President Charles Michel important meeting gathering #EUDefence industry actors. Everyone mobilised to switch to “economy of war” mode for our defence industry. Already surpassing 1 million ammunition shells production / year. And 2 million in 2025. For 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

Europe is committed to making women's talent a driving force for innovation, growth & competitiveness 🇪🇺 It is not only an aspiration — but a concrete target to be achieved by 2030. Let's shape a future where diversity powers our economy and industrial ambitions. #WomenInTech

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

🚨Under the #DMA, there is no room for threats by gatekeepers to silence developers. I have asked our services to look into Apple’s termination of Epic’s developer account as a matter of priority. To all developers in 🇪🇺 & 🌍: now is the time to have your say on gatekeepers’ compliance solutions!

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

It’s D-Day for #DMA! 🇪🇺 As of today, big platforms designed as “gatekeepers” must comply with precise obligations — or face heavy sanctions. More opportunities for smaller competitors 🟰 more choice and affordable options for EU consumers.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 06/03/2024

There is no cybersecurity without solidarity 🇪🇺 The Cyber Solidarity Act is a crucial step to establish a European #CyberShield 🛡️ For the security of our citizens. Details 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

EU defence is moving forward! 🇪🇺 And it's an opportunity. For the competitiveness of our industry. For the credibility of the European pillar within NATO. For the security of our fellow citizens. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre… #EUDefence

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Échange approfondi avec le Premier ministre 🇫🇷 Gabriel Attal sur les enjeux de la campagne européenne 🇪🇺 Juste rémunération des agriculteurs, renforcement de la base industrielle de défense, simplification & compétitivité des entreprises: L’Europe s’engage pour répondre aux défis!

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

Cloud, quantum, AI… new tech is leading to a radical transformation of the connectivity sector 🛜 🇪🇺 digital infrastructures of tomorrow require : ✔️scale ✔️level-playing field ✔️innovation ✔️security Today: White Paper 📘 🔜 Digital Networks Act ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

Today we open an investigation into TikTok over suspected breach of transparency & obligations to protect minors: 📱Addictive design & screen time limits 🕳️ Rabbit hole effect 🔞 Age verification 🔐 Default privacy settings Enforcing DSA for safer Internet for youngsters

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 17/02/2024

It’s DSA O’clock! ⏰ As of today, the DSA starts applying to all online platforms in the EU 🇪🇺 Effective enforcement is now key to protect our citizens from illegal content and to uphold their rights.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 14/02/2024

No Valentine’s plans?🏹 No problem. Here is the 🇪🇺 #SingleMarket Annual Competitiveness Report — a stimulating read with long-lasting effects: ✔️Attracting investment ✔️ Enhancing strategic technological capabilities ✔️Supporting workforce skills ➡️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

Today we open formal infringement proceedings against @X : ⚠️ Suspected breach of obligations to counter #IllegalContent and #Disinformation ⚠️ Suspected breach of #Transparency obligations ⚠️ Suspected #DeceptiveDesign of user interface #DSA

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

Historic! The EU becomes the very first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI 🇪🇺 The #AIAct is much more than a rulebook — it's a launchpad for EU startups and researchers to lead the global AI race. The best is yet to come! 👍

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Today marks the final 🇪🇺 Digital Council under 🇪🇸 Presidency #TTE Thank you dear Carme Artigas & Maria Gonzáles Veracruz for your pivotal role in progressing key digital files! #eID #Cyber #AI Looking forward to joining forces with 🇧🇪 Presidency to make 2024 a landmark year in #digital

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Important meeting with Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin 🇺🇦 EU has a solid defence industrial base to support both 🇪🇺 and Ukraine’s security — strengthening cooperation is key. #ASAP #EDIRPA #EDIP

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Sending an iMessage to a Google phone? Until now it was unthinkable… but soon, thanks to the #DMA, it will become a reality! More openness from all gatekeepers by 7 March 2024. Working hard for more EU consumer choice 🇪🇺 #experience www.macworld.com/article/2141...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

De l'extraction au recyclage, du lithium au cobalt en passant par le manganèse, l'accès 🇪🇺 aux matières premières critiques est une priorité! Deux jours après avoir obtenu l'accord sur le EU Critical Raw Materials Act, je rencontre les PDG européens du secteur pour une mise en oeuvre rapide.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 13/11/2023

We have a deal! 👏 The EU Critical Raw Materials Act — that I presented 8 months ago — will increase Europe’s resilience and economic security 🇪🇺 A fruitful negotiation built on experience - the 23rd political agreement since the beginning of my mandate. #EuropePuissance

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

We did it! #Deal🤝 With the European Digital Identity wallet, all 🇪🇺 citizens will be able to have a secured e-identity for their lifetime. The wallet has the highest level of both security & privacy. Giant step & a world premiere ! 👏 to my teams and both colegislators.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

L'Europe a —momentanément — perdu son accès à l'espace. L’accord au sein de l’ESA est une 1ère avancée mais nous devons aller plus loin: ✔️Plus de concurrence, moins de "retour géographique" ✔️Agrégation des lancements institutionnels ✔️Préférence 🇪🇺: UE, ESA & États membres

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

In Seville for EU Space Council 🇪🇸🇪🇺 Resilience — in space and from space — is mandatory: ✔️Use Galileo, Copernicus & IRIS2 for our security & defence ✔️Protect our space infrastructure from threats ✔️Reduce technological dependencies ✔️Ensure EU autonomous access to space

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

Commission sends request for information to AliExpress under DSA🇪🇺 The DSA is not just about hate speech, disinformation & cyberbullying. It is also there to ensure removal of illegal or unsafe products sold in the EU via e-commerce platforms, including fake medicines💊 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

We've seen changes on TikTok recently. My services and I are now investigating whether this is enough to ensure compliance with the DSA. We must spare no effort to protect our citizens against illegal content and disinformation. Constructive call today with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Très heureux de retrouver le Président de la République du Sénégal Macky Sall 🇸🇳 pour un long entretien. Géopolitique, lutte contre le terrorisme, transition énergétique, infrastructures et connectivité… Plus que jamais, la coordination et le dialogue Afrique-UE sont clé.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Broad exchange in Riga today with 🇱🇻 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on EU security — including defence readiness, economic security, protection of critical infrastructure & fight against disinformation. Latvia is playing a leading role in this part of Europe for our common security 🇪🇺

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 18/10/2023

We will not let terror and #disinformation divide us or undermine our democracy 🇪🇺 My intervention at the European Parliament Plenary on fighting disinformation and dissemination of illegal content in the context of the #DSA and in times of conflict ⤵️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

Early next year (Q1 2024), we will present a European Defence Industry strategy. Facing the new security realities, Europe must enhance its defence readiness. The defence industry must adapt: deliver more & faster.

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Given the extensive reach of YouTube, recalling the precise obligations of the DSA in the context of the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel and disinformation around elections ⤵️

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

The DSA is here to protect both freedom of expression & our democracies — including in times of crisis. We have sent X a formal request for information, a first step in our investigation to determine compliance with the DSA. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

TikTok has a particular obligation to protect children and teenagers from violent content and terrorist propaganda —as well as death challenges & potentially life-threatening content. DSA sets out very clear obligations TikTok must comply with. Letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew ⤵️

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

The DSA is here to protect free speech against arbitrary decisions, and at the same time protect our citizens and democracies. My requests to Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg following the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel — and on tackling disinformation in elections in the EU ⤵️

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

Thank you all for the warm welcome here! Feels less crowded – yet more human – without all those bots 🤖 Will keep you posted on progress in making the digital environment in Europe safer and more innovative for all!

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Thierry Breton @thierrybreton.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Following the terrorist attacks by Hamas against 🇮🇱, we have indications of X/Twitter being used to disseminate illegal content & disinformation in the EU. Urgent letter to Elon Musk on DSA obligations ⤵️

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